You would see a regular bike like this one with the only exception that this bike is set up on the wall above tables in a restaurant.
This restaurant is in Downtown Mexico City, it is call Punta Arenas and is inside a little mall where there is a hotel and some boutiques.
If you think this is unusual, I remember there was a tennis court on another wall downtown. It may be that they don’t know what to do with those huge plain building walls.
Mixed photos from Mexico City.
In case you are, let’s say, interested…
http://www.guardiasvizzera.va/content/guardiasvizzera/en/diventare-guardia/condizioni.html
CONDITIONS
CATHOLIC FAITH Swiss Guards are practising Catholics. They operate daily in the heart of the Roman Curia, continuously meet people on their pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Prince of the Apostles and participate in the liturgical celebrations inside the Vatican. It is obvious that by their religious faith and practice, the Swiss Guards are the Holy Father’s “visiting card”.
SWISS NATIONALITY
Swiss nationality is a prerequisite for joining the Corps. The candidates need to be able to integrate with the Corps as we latter wish to preserve our typical Swiss character. Therefore, it is expected of the candidates that they have a particular attachment to Switzerland.
GOOD HEALTH
All applicants to the Swiss Guards must already have had a medical examination in Switzerland and accept to have another thorough medical exam including a psychological test. Only healthy candidates are accepted in the Swiss Guards.
IRREPROACHABLE REPUTATION
Those in charge of the Pope’s security must have irreproachable reputations.
COMPLETION OF THE SWISS ARMY TRAINING
The compulsory two-year service in the Swiss Guards is too short to aquire an exhaustive basic training. This is why Guards must already be in possession of the military skills which they can acquire in the Swiss Army. Tough not affiliated, we use the same military language as the Swiss Army and we share its concept of discipline.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
We are looking for able, keen and proficient candidates. Acquiring professional skills is a good indicator of these qualities. Therefore, we require applicants having passed a study curriculum of at least three years or, in rare exceptions, two years of good professional training.
MALE ONLY
The Guards are housed in double or triple rooms. At the beginning they are in dormitories.The camaraderie between young unmarried men should not be undervalued. A mixed Corps is not appropriate in our service and community life.
CELIBACY
For reasons of service we are bound to live in the Vatican and places for socialising are very limited. There are very few apartments available. To be allowed to marry Guards must be at least 25, have served for at least three years, commit themselves to serving for another three years and have at least the rank of Corporal.
UNDER 30 YEARS OF AGE
Anyone who wants to become a Swiss Guard had better decide early. Our Corps is a young one. Often, older recruits find it more difficult to integrate. We do not accept candidates who are over 30 years of age. However, under certain conditions, former Guards can return to the Corps
Fun was also part of the trip, and no, it is not me getting looks from locals. This is the Scalinata dell’Ara Coeli that leads to the Basilica de Santa Maria of the Altar in Heaven, in Rome, Italy.
I don’t know if this disrespects the place, but I can say that one has to live a more relaxed life and from once in a while do funny stuff.
Just as a fact, I landed at least in four weddings. Now, if you are willing to go up 126 steps, you might as well get married if you are already up there. haha…
So easy to find a café to have dinner or just dessert. As many as the wondering and winding streets as many as the places to have a sit. I would get a coffee and point my zoom lens to take photos at any moving target. It is the easiest way to be unnoticed by casual models.
I am certain you have seen or heard about the Trevi Fountain. It is a must landmark visit when in Rome.
Designed by Nicola Silva and finished by Pietro Bracci in 1762, it just took 30 years from start to end.
The picture was not easy to take, it was very sunny though it was taken in the middle of October making it a little bit out of focus and not as clear as I would have wished; it was very crowded and it was hard to find a good spot to shoot the picture. I visit this place several times during my stay and have more pictures of it. I will update this post with some more when I get to them from my huge photo file.
Just outside when entering to Castel San’t Angelo through the bridge that crosses the Tiber river, on your left you will find this angel with what looks as if taking a selfie. Of course is just appearance, but what if…
A temple for all gods or in greek: The Pantheon.
Now a church dedicated to Mary and the Martyrs,built more than 2000 years ago and in perfect state. I had to go twice since it was closed when I got there (this photo). I was able to visit it again and found it open. It has an amazing dome (picture to come) of 142ft. Just as comparison, the Capitol’s is 96 ft. in diameter.
On top of the dome there is a hole, know as oculus 7.8 meters in diameter and this is the only source of light.
There is always people staring at you when they think you are photographing them, and yes, they are correct. In this photograph there are three persons looking at me. I pretended I was shooting someone else. Who those could be?
It seems London, Paris, NY, Berlin and Barcelona lent Picasso’s work for the largest exhibition in Italy ever. Have some spare time in Rome? Visit the Scuderia del Quirinale the largest exhibition on Picasso, but you only have until january 21st, 2018. Run!
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